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[ Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Steps You Can Take to Maximize Work-from-Home Productivity](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-can-take-to-maximize-work-from-home-productivity) Wednesday, 19 January 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Steps You Can Take to Maximize Work-from-Home Productivity](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2022/1-19-22/b2ap3_large_productive_employee_AdobeStock_417857825_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-can-take-to-maximize-work-from-home-productivity "Steps You Can Take to Maximize Work-from-Home Productivity") We’re coming up on two years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed many workplaces’ operational strategies from in-person work to remote work. In that time, many businesses who hadn’t initially considered remote working to be a viable option have now made it a core part of their onboarding process. This means there are plenty of workers who are now beginning remote work who haven’t really experienced it before. Today, we thought we’d go through a couple of strategies that will help remote employees be as productive as possible as they work from home. Tags: [Best Practices](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Productivity](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Remote Work](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-can-take-to-maximize-work-from-home-productivity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-can-take-to-maximize-work-from-home-productivity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Best Smartphones Right Now - Flagships](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/the-best-smartphones-right-now-flagships) Monday, 17 January 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/technology) [ ![The Best Smartphones Right Now - Flagships](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2022/1-17-22/b2ap3_large_smartphone_253095453_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/the-best-smartphones-right-now-flagships "The Best Smartphones Right Now - Flagships") There’s no denying that the smartphone has completely changed the way in which we live. Today’s world is much more connected—for better or worse—and the majority of content is viewed using a smartphone. Let’s take a look at three of the very best smartphones available in the early stages of 2022. Tags: [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Smartphones](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/smartphones) [Mobile Devices](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-devices) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/the-best-smartphones-right-now-flagships#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/the-best-smartphones-right-now-flagships) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Remote Policies That Do (and Don’t) Transition Well to In-House Operations](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/remote-policies-that-do-and-don-t-transition-well-to-in-house-operations) Friday, 14 January 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Remote Policies That Do (and Don’t) Transition Well to In-House Operations](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2022/1-14-22/b2ap3_large_remoteTechPlace_390438408_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/remote-policies-that-do-and-don-t-transition-well-to-in-house-operations "Remote Policies That Do (and Don’t) Transition Well to In-House Operations") The COVID-19 pandemic is still in full swing, and while many companies buckled under the pressure put on them to maintain operations, others have managed to adapt through the use of remote technology solutions. Businesses have put into place policies surrounding this remote technology, many of which are both helpful and harmful. Tags: [Business Management](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-management) [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Remote Work](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/remote-policies-that-do-and-don-t-transition-well-to-in-house-operations#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/remote-policies-that-do-and-don-t-transition-well-to-in-house-operations) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Easy Windows 10 Screenshots](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-easy-windows-10-screenshots) Wednesday, 12 January 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Easy Windows 10 Screenshots](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2022/1-12-22/b2ap3_large_ScreenCap_455174970_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-easy-windows-10-screenshots "Tip of the Week: Easy Windows 10 Screenshots") There is one key on the keyboard that might seem a little odd: **PrtScn**. It’s not immediately obvious what this key does or why you would want to use it, but we assure you that it is an extremely helpful keyboard shortcut once you understand how it works and why you might want to try it out. In reality, the **PrtScn** key (on some keyboards it might just be **PrtSc**) is important for taking screenshots on your Windows device. Tags: [Quick Tips](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Windows](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows) [Computer](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [Tip of the Week](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-easy-windows-10-screenshots#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-easy-windows-10-screenshots) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is the Cloud Over Complicating Your Business?](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-the-cloud-over-complicating-your-business) Monday, 10 January 2022 [Daniel Mathieu](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Is the Cloud Over Complicating Your Business?](https://referral.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2022/1-10-22/b2ap3_large_clousWoosh_282031266_400.jpg) ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-the-cloud-over-complicating-your-business "Is the Cloud Over Complicating Your Business?") Most everyone uses the cloud in some capacity, even if it’s not a professional one. Simply put, the value it provides even on a consumer level is astounding, and this is even more so with business applications. The cloud makes it much easier for organizations to manage their resources compared to hosting them in-house, but a problem has surfaced with some companies suffering due to what’s called “cloud sprawl.” Tags: [Technology](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Cloud](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/cloud) [Business](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-the-cloud-over-complicating-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog/is-the-cloud-over-complicating-your-business) [ First Page ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=835) [ 164 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=815) [ 165 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=820) [ 166 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=825) [ 167 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=830) [ 168 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=835) [ 169 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ 170 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=845) [ 171 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=850) [ 172 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=855) [ 173 ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=860) [ Next Page ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=845) [ Last Page ](https://referral.datalyst.net/blog?start=1375)